Andaz Tokyo - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#1036
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#1037
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Recently stayed here and noticed a construction site for a high rise building by Mori immediately across the street of Toranomon Hills (the building that houses the Andaz).
Does anyone know what building it is and how tall it will be? If it is going to be taller than Toranomon Hills, then there will be no views whatsoever on the Imperial Garden side in the future.
Does anyone know what building it is and how tall it will be? If it is going to be taller than Toranomon Hills, then there will be no views whatsoever on the Imperial Garden side in the future.
#1039
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#1040
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Wow, so a fourth of the hotel (and building) will go from a bird's eye view of Imperial Palace and Marunouchi to a view of.. an adjacent skyscraper, not to mention the construction noise (think GHHK).
At least it's not happening till at least 2022.
At least it's not happening till at least 2022.
#1041
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Don't get it. Only 5000 points more for amazing sundowner drinks at the PH Tokyo makes it almost a no brainer. Not to mention chances of upgrade to deluxe rooms quite reasonable. Only problem is when you're spending $25 a drink at the New York Bar.
#1042
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As a Dia/Glob with a DSU/TSU we have always favored the PH, especially since we really, really like room service breakfast, and to dispute other posts, Andaz Tokyo does not offer RS breakfast as a standard Gob benefit, only as an exception for those departing early or with other special needs.
If a Glob but not using a TSU I would probably go with Andaz; if not a Glob I would definitely only go with Andaz.
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#1043
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We actually preferred a regular Tower View King (one without the sofa in front of the window). The position of the TV in the Large room to be incredibly irritating, the table was too large for the sofa, making it uncomfortable to eat at, and we liked the layout of the bathroom and closet in the regular room much better than that in the Large room.
It was nice to have been upgraded to the Large room once so that now we know that the regular View room actually meets our preferences better.
It was nice to have been upgraded to the Large room once so that now we know that the regular View room actually meets our preferences better.
#1044
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I always found it a bit strange that the toiletries have the "ARGAN" in such a large font as if it was the brandname, when of course it is merely an ingredient, with the faux French brandname displayed in a tiny font. It's a bit like "Herbal" appearing to be the the brandname for herbal shampoo.
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I always found it a bit strange that the toiletries have the "ARGAN" in such a large font as if it was the brandname, when of course it is merely an ingredient, with the faux French brandname displayed in a tiny font. It's a bit like "Herbal" appearing to be the the brandname for herbal shampoo.
#1046
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Sorry, then I stand corrected. I had the impression that it was a Japanese manufacturer using a French brandname, or producing it under license, having it produced in France or something like that...
#1047
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Just for context, Cote Bastide's other brands besides Argan are Lavande, Miel, Ambre, Neroli, and Figue...
#1048
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Some of them sound a lot more exotic in French, but argan oil shampoo is pretty well-known. And isn't this naming essentially the same as such labels as "Cucumber" and "Lemongrass" (or something like that) on the seemingly universally hated June Jacobs line? Making the names a scent rather than a brand? Certainly none of these Cote Bastide's brandnames can be registered trademarks...
You are of course totally correct re the poorly tightening caps.
Back maybe a bit more on topic. Those who like a really nice bath/shower area would love even the standard rooms here at the Andaz, especially vs the pitifully poor shower stall at the PH.
I know some do not care for the Andaz style, but for a non-Glob tourist staying on pts, I would absolutely recommend the Andaz over the PH (and would not even consider the GH even for a second).
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#1049
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I don't even consider this hotel an Andaz based on it's peers in the system, it's far above that and would easily be viewed as a Park Hyatt property if located elsewhere in the world.
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